Lord Dorian

I realize this isn't the most exciting information, but I'm seeing more and more news about famous artists' accounts being hacked. And these aren't children or older people, but young people between 18 and 30. A group of people who, you'd think, would be pretty hard to fool.

So remember:

1. DO NOT click on any links sent to you by unknown people or people you don't trust!!! I'm serious. Let me give you a few examples to help you understand: one artist I follow was hacked by someone posing as a representative of a well-known company. He asked her to fill out a form by clicking on a link—and now her account no longer belongs to her. Please, take the time to verify any information you receive—call the companies that want to contact you first and verify that they really did contact you. Also, never click on images from links sent by strangers.

2. This is pretty obvious information, but don't trust anyone whose face you can't see. If a relative writes to you and says they're in trouble and asks for money, stay calm. Don't rush to do everything they say—call them. Yes, that's the universal advice: check absolutely everything that seems suspicious. Even if they sent you a voice message or a video. These days, any video can be faked, so keep that in mind.

3. Don't give out your documents to anyone!! Absolutely anyone! Even if they claim to be the police!!! My mom started telling me things she shouldn't say on the phone several times until we stopped her. Remember, you have the right to say nothing to anyone who can't prove they're real. And you have the right to ask for a personal meeting, okay?

4. Change your passwords regularly. Make sure they're complex, and write them down somewhere on paper, just in case.

5. I know this sounds paranoid, but try not to let strangers know where your apartment is. Mail and online orders are one thing, but the view from your window is quite another. There's a very interesting (and very scary, watch at your own risk. I love movies like that with all my heart, but it might be disturbing.) film about this in 2018 called "Profile." It's not hard to find your address from the view from your window, even if you really want to. It's better to take pictures of the sky or post photos of your walks.

6. Always check app permissions. If the microphone or camera aren't required for the app to work, you can safely disable them. Check links for errors.

I've listed only the most basic and well-known tips for protecting yourself from online fraud. It wouldn't hurt to read more about this personally, and maybe someone will add to this post in the comments. Take care of yourself and your loved ones;